Question

An electric dipole is placed in an electric field generated by a point charge. Then which of the following statements is true?

• A. The net electric force on the dipole must be zero.
• B. The net electric force on the dipole may be zero.
• C. The torque on the dipole due to the field must be zero.
• D. The torque on the dipole due to the field may be zero.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Point charge produces non-uniform electric field.